Book 3 — A Cardboard Writing and Drawing Pad

Manuscripts with Drawings may be Prepared Neatly and Quickly by the Use of This Homemade Writing Pad

Where neatness is desired in the writing of themes, manuscripts, etc., especially if sketches are set into the copy, a homemade writing and drawing pad is useful. The one shown in the sketch can be made easily, and is a handy device for school children as well as older persons. The paper is placed under the guide strips, as shown, and is moved along under the sliding straightedge as desired. Drawing instruments can be used handily along the straightedge, as indicated. The pad is built up as detailed in the sectional views. The general dimensions can be varied. The bottom piece is ¹⁄₈-in. cloth board. The second layer is ¹⁄₃₂ in. thick and of cardboard; the next is ¹⁄₁₆-in. cardboard, and the upper layer is ¹⁄₈-in. cloth board, similar to the straightedge. The latter rests on the projecting guides for the paper, and is set between the shaded sidepieces.—R. S. Edwards, Walla Walla, Wash.